1. Global Perspective Studies Folsom High School Opening Assembly
August 28, 2018

2. Attendance Today: GPS I: GPS II and III
Your PAWS teacher will take attendance.
GPS II and III
Please initial next to your name on the rosters that are being passed down the rows on clipboards. Students who do not sign in will be reported as absent!
If you do not see your name on the list, please print it clearly. See Mrs Watson or Mrs. Malaspino after PAWS today so that we can reconcile our records.

3. Welcome to GPS! GPS Seminar 1:
Global Awareness and Introduction to Design Thinking
Mrs. Malaspino, Coordinator
Mr. Carroll, Mr. McKeen, Mrs. Posner, Mr. Navone, Advisors
GPS Seminar 2: In Depth Study of Global Issues, Introduction to Design Thinking, Introduce Service Learning
Mrs. Watson, Coordinator
GPS Seminar 3: Global Issues and Service Learning, Introduce Project
Mr. Yoder and Mr. Navone, Coordinators
GPS Seminar 4: Independent Global Studies Project
Mrs. Hoerner, Ms. Reeve, and Mr. Peterson, Project Advisors
Global Outreach Club: Service, fundraising, and global awareness opportunities beyond the school day
Mr. Werra, Advisor
Administrative Team:
Mr. Cadenhead, Principal; Mrs. Sisson, Vice Principal; Mrs. Estrada, Counselor

4. GPS Core and Elective Instructors
CURRENTLY OFFERED ELECTIVES
SPANISH LANGUAGE:
Ms. Baker
Ms. Pellegri
Ms. Martin
Ms. Nunes
FRENCH LANGUAGE
Ms. Messer
Ms. Girard
GERMAN LANGUAGE
Ms. Wilson
GPS Intercultural Speech Communication
Ms. Posner
GPS Humanities/Academic Decathlon
Mr. Peterson
AP Seminar
Ms. Malaspino
CORE CLASSES Grades 9-12
GPS English 9
Mr. Carroll
Honors English 9
Ms. Holton
Ms. Stravers
GPS World Cultures
Mr. Peterson
AP European History
Dr. Rowland
Ms. Doller
GPS US History
Mr. Navone
AP US History
Mr. Yoder
Mr. Hallam
GPS English 12
Ms. Reeve
AP English Lit

5. REMIND: Sign Up Now to Stay Informed!
GENERAL REMIND ACCOUNT for FHSGPS:
SMARTPHONES: Get push notifications.
Open your web browser and go to the following link:
NO SMARTPHONE: Get text messages.
Text the to the number 81010
REMIND ACCOUNT FOR GLOBAL OUTREACH CLUB:
SMARTPHONES:
NO SMARTPHONE: @goreach

6. GPS Grade Level-Specific Accounts
Class of 2022
(9th graders)
SMARTPHONES:
NO SMARTPHONE:
Class of 2021
(10th graders)
SMARTPHONES:
NO SMARTPHONE: to 81010
Class of 2020
(11th graders)
SMARTPHONES:
NO SMARTPHONE: to 81010

7. GPS Website/TeamUp Calendar: STAY INFORMED
Be sure to visit the Folsom High School Website/Global Perspective Studies page for calendar updates and all required forms for the program.
Visit GPS Teacher Website pages for specific coursework information.
Visit the “Team-Up” Calendar on the FHS Homepage for calendar updates and information.

8. GPS: A Four-Year Journey
Certificate:
Complete all four years of core classes
Complete a minimum of ONE GPS elective
Complete 12 hours of globally focused service learning
Grade 9
Engage in presentations and small group activiites as part of GPS I
Grade 11
Engage in Service Based learning as part of GPS III
Grade 10
Engage in project based learning as part of GPS 2
Grade 12
Engage in a team-based Capstone Project as part of GPS IV
Diploma:
Complete certificate requirements
Complete at least ONE MORS GPS elective
Complete A-G requirements for college admission
All candidates who complete the program will be honored at Cum Laude and at Graduation!
Completion will be recorded on your transcript.

9. GPS Certificate All students who complete one of the following pathways will be honored at Cum Laude and wear a blue stole at graduation.
Complete AT LEAST ONE GPS elective
Current offerings:
Level III, IV, or AP World Language (Level II with approval)
GPS Humanities I (AcaDeca)
GPS Intercultural Speech Communication
AP Seminar
Additional electives WITH APPROVAL
NOT Currently Offered:
GPS World Masterpieces
AP Human Geography
AP Environmental Science
Complete Seminars I, II, III, IV
Complete GPS Core Classes
GPS English 9 OR Honors English 9
GPS World Cultures OR AP European History
GPS AP History OR AP US History
GPS English 12 OR AP Lit

10. GPS Diploma
In Addition to Certificate Requirements listed on previous slide:
Complete AT LEAST TWO GPS electives from the approved list.
Complete A-G requirements for CSU/UC admission.
GPS Diploma Recipients receive a seal on their diploma.

11. GPS Seminar I Instructors
If you are in a GPS PAWS teacher’s class, you are enrolled in GPS!
Mr. Carroll, English, C109
Mr. McKeen, Health, D108
Mr. Navone, Social Science, A207
Ms. Posner, Speech and Debate, HS 104
Coordinator: Mrs. Malaspino, A103

12. GPS I: Developing Global Awareness, Intro to Design Thinking
Meets during PAWS, about once a month.
Meets in the THEATER, SMALL GYM, or in your PAWS classroom
Curriculum includes
Guest Speaker Series
Small group activities
Intro to Design Thinking
Service Learning opportunities

13. What is Design Thinking?

15. Save the Dates for Spring:
GPS Seminar I
Save the Dates for Fall:
Sept 19, October 24,
November 14, December 5
Save the Dates for Spring:
January 9 and 16, February 13,
March 6, April 24
Please have your PAWS teacher stamp your PAWSport if they have not already done so.
Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED.

16. Welcome GPS II students!
Coordinator: Mrs. Watson
Room: P-104

17. GPS Seminar II
Critical World Issues
WATER
ENERGY

18. GPS II Focus-Fall World Water Issues Where is water coming from?
Who has clean water?
How do countries deal with distribution, drought and deluge?
What differences are there between developed vs developing countries?
What has been successful, what hasn’t?
What are the solutions? What has worked? What hasn’t?

19. Water issues in developing nations Water concerns in the United States
GPS Seminar II-Fall
Water issues in developing nations
Water concerns in the United States

20. GPS Seminar II-Fall
How can water resources best be managed?

21. GPS Seminar II-Spring What is the future of energy?
Foundational energies

22. GPS Seminar II-Spring What is the future of energy?
Transitional energies

23. GPS Seminar II – Mrs. Watson – P104
Last name A – L = GPS Compass West
First meeting Wednesday, September 19
Last name M – Z = GPS Compass East
First meeting Thursday, September 20
Seminar II groups will meet four times per semester on a rotation. Attendance is REQUIRED.

24. Water issues in developing nations Water concerns in the United States
GPS Seminar II
Water issues in developing nations
Water concerns in the United States

25. GPS Seminar II
How can water resources best be managed?

26. GPS Seminar II
What is the future of energy?
Foundational energies

27. GPS Seminar II – Mrs. Watson – P104
Last name A – L = GPS Compass West
First meeting Wednesday, September 19
Last name M – Z = GPS Compass East
First meeting Thursday, September 20
Seminar II groups will meet four times per semester on a rotation. Attendance is REQUIRED.

28. Google Classroom Code
sf2no9r

29. GPS Seminar III: Global Service
Meets once a month
in the LIBRARY during PAWS
Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED.
Guest speakers will address global issues with tangible service opportunities
Other service opportunities will be available through participation in the GPS Club.

30. GPS Seminar III Save the Dates for Fall: September 26, October 31
November 28
Save the Dates for Spring:
January 9 and 23, February 27
March 20, April 25
Write it in your PAWSport and don’t forget!
Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED.
Coordinators:
Mrs. Malaspino, A103
Advisors: Mr. Navone and Mr. Yoder

31. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS In Order to Complete GPS Service Requirements
Complete a MINIMUM of 12 hours of
approved global community service
beginning in 9th grade and finishing in 11th grade
Service opportunities to fulfill SOME of these hours will be offered through Seminars I, II, and III as well as the GLOBAL OUTREACH CLUB.

32. Global Outreach Club Remind 101: Text @goreach to 810-10
global reach video.m4v
Remind 101: to
Facebook
Google Classroom Page: code: scwfdn

33. Make an impact as part of GPS!